The Dermatological Effects and Occupational Impacts of Personal Protective Equipment on a Large Sample of Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Main Authors: Paolo Emilio Santoro (Author), Ivan Borrelli (Author), Maria Rosaria Gualano (Author), Ilaria Proietti (Author), Nevena Skroza (Author), Maria Francesca Rossi (Author), Carlotta Amantea (Author), Alessandra Daniele (Author), Walter Ricciardi (Author), Concetta Potenza (Author), Umberto Moscato (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionWorking during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic healthcare workers (HCWs) had to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for extended periods of time, leading to an increase in dermatological reactions. The study evaluates the prevalence of adverse skin reactions to PPEs among Italian healthcar...